Thomas Gibson. Image courtesy: Universities of Wisconsin
MADISON, WI (WSAU) — The University of Wisconsin is staying in-house for the next leader of the UW Milwaukee campus, naming current UWSP Chancellor Thomas Gibson to the post.
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents unanimously approved Gibson’s appointment on Monday, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Gibson will assume the leadership post on or about July 1.
“Tom Gibson has made a tremendous impact at UW-Stevens Point, and he will be an extraordinary leader for UW-Milwaukee,” Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman said in a press release. “Balancing an enthusiasm for students with an ability to drive community and business partnerships, Tom is always moving forward. He will do the same at UW-Milwaukee and continue to build on its status as a top-tier research university.”
“Tom has impressed us with his leadership style and grace,” added Regent President Amy B. Bogost. “He has handled every challenge facing him, from improving enrollment to resolving structural deficits to building external support. He was the right leader at the right time to move UW-Stevens Point forward, and I have the same expectations for him at UW-Milwaukee.”
Gibson came to UWSP in the winter of 2021 after serving as Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Since his arrival, UWSP has secured major philanthropic gifts from business and individual partners—including $10 million from Sentry Insurance for the new Sentry School of Business and Economics, donations of land for College of Natural Resources research, the Skyward Internship Center on campus, and a faculty fellowship in cello and music studies.
UWSP has also seen two consecutive years of enrollment growth.
Gibson will earn $575,000 as chancellor. A decision regarding an interim chancellor for UW-Stevens Point is forthcoming.
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